Heated Computer Mouse - A Case for Cold Hands

Heated Computer Mouse by ValueRays is a bargain for those who have cold hands when using the computer. It is a USB optical computer mouse, ergonomically shaped and the perfect size to fit anyone's hand comfortably. To read more about the ValueRays Heated Computer Mouse, visit Warm Mouse Heated Keyboard. A heated computer mouse is the ideal gift for holidays, birthdays and just to say, "I'm thinking about you, and I care."

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Two of the small joys in life - a heated computer mouse and a heated mouse pad. Both ValueRays USB Heaters offer warm relief for cold working hands!

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The Case of the Cold Hands - Raynaud’s disease could be the culprit.
By Dr. Rob for MSN Health & Fitness

Q:I have a problem with cold hands, especially at the fingertips. This happens most often when I am nervous or exposed to cold conditions. I have no other medical problems. What do you think is wrong, and could it be a symptom of a more serious health problem? Is there a way I can improve this situation?

A: Your symptoms of cold fingertips and hands during times of stress and cold exposure suggests the benign but annoying condition of primary Raynaud’s, also called Raynaud’s disease. However, it’s possible you could have the less common and more serious version—secondary Raynaud's, or Raynaud’s phenomenon. It is called secondary because the symptoms of cold and even painful extremities are the result of other health problems. Treatment for both depends upon the severity of the symptoms and the specific form of the disease. Keep in mind, too, that cold triggers can range from just taking something out of the freezer to being exposed to chilly winter temperatures.

Primary Raynaud’s usually appears between the ages of 15 to 40, is more common in women and those who live in cold climates, and affects up to 10 percent of the population. While we don’t completely understand the process of Raynaud’s, it appears the blood vessels in the extremities overreact to stress or exposure to cold by going into spasm. This leads to decreased blood flow and loss of heat. As a result the fingers and other affected areas feel cold and become pale or blue in color. When the spasm is over, the affected areas may temporarily turn a red as the warmth returns.

Secondary Raynaud’s produces symptoms similar to primary Raynaud’s, but is triggered by smoking or a medical condition, which includes:

• Connective tissue diseases such as Scleroderma or Sjogren’s syndrome.
• Autoimmune diseases such as lupus.
• Arterial diseases including Buerger’s and peripheral arterial disease.
• Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Neurological disorders such as carpel tunnel syndrome and reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
• Previous fractures and vibration-induced injuries, from, for example the use of vibrating tools.

Even certain medications have the potential to trigger secondary Raynaud’s symptoms. These medications include beta blockers, estrogen-containing drugs, certain chemotherapeutic agents and the over-the-counter decongestant pseudoephedrine.

Our current approach to the treatment of Raynaud’s-type symptoms include:
• Biofeedback, which can help manage stress and decrease blood vessel spasm.
• Avoiding exposure to cold environments. If that’s not possible, then wearing gloves when cold exposure is imminent.
• Medications, such as calcium channel blockers and alpha blockers, that stimulate the blood vessels to open up.
• Regular exercise, which can improve circulation.
• Quitting smoking.
• Treatment of the underlying medical condition, if secondary Raynaud’s is diagnosed.

The diagnosis of primary vs. secondary Raynaud’s is not always straightforward, because the disease causing the Raynaud’s symptoms may not be obvious for months—or even years. This means it’s especially important to get a complete physical exam, which may include blood or circulatory testing, when you suspect Raynaud’s.

Fortunately, most people’s symptoms improve over time with lifestyle adjustments and/or medical treatments.

Cold hands? USB Infared Heat to the Rescue!

If you are one of the many people who suffer with cold hands when using the computer, there's a solution. Computer users use USB Heated Computer Accessories to create a cost-effective and energy-efficient source of warmth. The products are manufactured by ValueRays®: Infrared Heat Warm Mouse, Heated Mouse Pad & Warm Computer Keyboard Pad.

It doesn't matter if you sit and think, or if you just sit! When your hands are cold, your entire body feels the chill. Chills create distraction, and the only thing to think about is the cold. Not all people have cold hands when using the computer, but for those who do, there are infrared heat, ergonomic computer work aids to help cold hand pain.

Three items used whenever we use a computer are the computer mouse, mouse pad and computer keyboard. Using the computer mouse and keyboard with cold hands is very uncomfortable and at times very painful. A cold mouse hand creates numb fingers, and the chill is felt to the bone. Trying to grip a computer mouse and typing with freezing, frigid fingers and hands is nearly impossible. The solution is an infrared heat warm mouse, heated mouse pad and heated computer keyboard.

Heated computer gadgets and mouse hand warmers connect to the computer using an USB port. USB connections create an energy-efficient and cost-effective source of heat energy during winter months or during the summer when air-conditioning creates a cold work space and hands become cold. Some people sit near a drafty window or under a ceiling fan where cold drafts become a problem. Using a heated mouse, warm mouse pad and warm keyboard pad can help relieve cold hand pain.

When an USB warm computer gadget is designed with a carbon fiber, it creates infrared heat. Infrared heat is an excellent source of healing energy. The natural source of infrared heat comes from the sun. It's the deep penetrating heat we feel when the sun's rays hit our skin. The sun's natural infrared rays are capable of penetrating deep into the body where they elevate surface temperature and activate healthy body functions.

The infrared heat from USB warm computer gadgets is the same as the sun's infrared heat without the harmful UV rays of the sun. The infrared waves are a safe alternative to natural sun infrared rays. The infrared rays heat objects by direct light conversion - a process to directly warm an object; i.e., the warm mouse, warm mouse pad, and warm keyboard pad, and not the surrounding air. Infrared heat rays from the warming mouse, warming mouse pad and warming keyboard pad penetrate the hand, warm the muscles, tissues and dilate the blood vessels. The infrared heating process improves blood circulation by allowing the blood to flow more freely through the cold, painful, tense hand.

A standard, USB heated computer mouse connects to the computer through an USB (United Serial Bus) port and delivers infrared heat creating a comfortably warm mouse hand. It has the basic functions and characteristics of a standard mouse with the added feature of delivering heat to a cold mouse hand. The USB infrared heated, warm computer mouse is an efficient way to stay warm by using energy generated from the computer. The USB warm mouse is ergonomically shaped and comfortable to hold. It is an optical scrolling mouse with an accurate 800dpi. The warm mouse has two buttons and three functions, and it works with any PC, Mac or Notebook style computer. A warm mouse has a "plug & play" install with no additional software needed.

The heated mouse pad connects to the computer through an USB (United Serial Bus) port and delivers infrared heat to the mouse hand. It has many more functions compared to a standard mouse pad. The USB heated mouse pad creates a warm mouse pad surface to rest the hand and wrist. It's an efficient way to keep the mouse hand warm. The USB warm mouse pad is ergonomically shaped and comfortable to use. It has an ergonomic wrist support pad at the front of the mousepad, and at the opposite end of the mousepad there are four USB ports. The warming mouse pad is constructed of a smooth, hard surface compatible to use with any mechanical or optical mouse for ease of mouse movement. A standard heated mouse pad measures about 10" x 10" with a height of about .5 inch. When plugged into the USB port, the heated pad illuminates around three sides with colored lights. The warm mouse pad operates on a safe, low voltage and generates soothing heated mouse pad warmth. The warm mouse pad works with a 2.0 USB outlet on a PC, Mac or Notebook style computer. It has a "plug & play" install with no additional software needed.

The warm mouse and heated mouse pad help the cold mouse hand and serve a purpose when used together or separately. When the two items are used in combination with third item, a mouse hand warmer blanket pouch, infrared heat is insulated inside and under a mouse hand blanket creating a perfectly warm mouse hand environment.

With the mouse hand warm, the keyboard hands are still an issue for the person who suffers with cold hands. The heated computer keyboard pad connects to the computer through an USB port and delivers infrared heat to the hands, arms and wrists. It is ergonomically shaped and offers support for the keyboard hands and wrists for typing on the keyboard. The wrist pad is easy to maintain. It has a nylon cover with a zipper closure making it easy to remove and hand wash/air dry. A standard USB heated computer keyboard pad measures about 16 inches long, 3 inches wide and has a height of about 3/4" tall. It has a soft sponge insert making the wrist pad very comfortable for keyboard use. It aligns your wrist ergonomically over the keyboard adding supprt and warmth while you type or work. The USB heated keyboard wrist pad works with any PC, Mac or Notebook style computer. It has a "plug & play" install with no additional software needed.

There is help for people who have cold hands when using the computer. Warm computer gadgets to help cold hands are available online. Making an investment in one or all four computer gadgets to help relieve the cold has high a payoff value when cold hands cause pain and discomfort. A simple Google search for "infrared heat computer gadgets" will provide available online options.

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Frostbite & Cold Hands - What to look for...

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Expert advice By Meredith Cohn

It's cold outside. And as people shovel snow, scrape car windows or just spend time in the frigid air, some find that their hands and feet become numb or painful. Better get indoors or warm up, because this could mean frostbite or, more likely, frostnip, says Dr. John Wogan, attending physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Greater Baltimore Medical Center.

What is frostbite?

Frostbite is what happens when exposure to severe cold temperatures reduces blood flow and causes ice-crystals to form inside body tissues, leading to serious, even irreversible, damage. Frostbite can result in permanent nerve injury - primarily numbness or pain - and tissue destruction, even the loss of fingers or toes. Frostnip is a milder, reversible, cold-related illness in which the numbness and pain are only temporary.

How common is it?

Frostbite is not terribly common in Maryland. Most people are able to avoid really frigid weather. Of the cases of frostbite that we treat in emergency departments, many involve people who are homeless, intoxicated, have psychological illness, exercise poor judgment or don't take typical precautions.

Are women, seniors or children more likely to suffer from it?

Yes and no. The single most important contributing factor to the development of frostbite is behavior. The people who are most prone to develop frostbite are those who make bad decisions about things like exposure to the elements, clothing or alcohol and drug use. Children and adolescents, who may be responding to peer pressure, and people with psychiatric illness are especially vulnerable. Seniors are at marginally greater risk for frostbite because they have conditions, such as diabetes, atherosclerosis, collagen vascular diseases and anemia, which compromise good blood flow. Certain medications, especially those taken for heart disease or high blood pressure, can also play a role. Alcohol not only interferes with sound judgment but also dilates blood vessels, leading to heat loss, and reduces sensation, a triple threat when it comes to cold-related illness.

How do you know you have it other than really cold body parts?

If the symptoms - numbness, pain and changes to skin color - do not improve despite re-warming for 15 to 30 minutes, seek medical attention. Frostnip is quickly reversible. With frostbite, the skin looks pale, thick and inflexible, and may even blister. In addition, the skin usually feels numb, although there may be minimal sensation to touch.

Does frostbite affect more than hands and feet?

Yes. Those body parts that are furthest from the core - abdomen and chest - of the body including the fingers, toes, nose, ears and chin, are most susceptible to frostbite.

What's the first thing you should do?

Rewarming is the key to treatment. If you are out of doors, get indoors. If you can't get indoors, use adequate, dry clothing or try to position the symptomatic body parts in a warm place, like under your armpits or between your thighs. If you think you have frostbite, do not rub the skin because friction can lead to more damage. Warm, never hot, water is useful for treating frostbite.

Should people avoid running their cold hands under hot water?

Yes. Hot water burns, especially in patients with frostbite, which can produce further tissue destruction. Also, since your skin may feel numb if you have frostbite or frostnip, you could have trouble sensing just how hot the water is, causing even worse burns.

Do you always need to seek medical help?

Not always. If you really think you have frostbite, seek medical attention. But if your symptoms - pain, numbness, color changes - resolve as you warm up, you should not need to see a doctor.

Are you more likely to get frostbite if you've had it before?

Yes. The damage to tissues and blood vessels caused by frostbite does make you more susceptible to recurrent frostbite. Also, the behavioral issues that led to the first episode of frostbite may still be present.

Are there long-term problems associated with frostbite?

Yes. You may develop numbness to the skin and sensitivity to the cold. Severe frostbite can cause loss of the involved body tissue, e.g., tips of the nose, ears, toes and fingers.

What's the best way to prevent it?

Avoid exposure to extremely cold weather. Layer your clothing and keep it dry. Use mittens rather than gloves. Cover your head, including your ears, with a warm hat, preferably wool. Use a scarf. Cover your face, e.g., with a balaclava. Tight-fitting clothing, especially shoes, can cut off circulation, interfering with your ability to stay warm. Wear warm, water-resistant shoes or boots. Stay well-hydrated. Limit alcohol use. Don't smoke cigarettes because nicotine further constricts blood vessels.